Hardier mealworm strains identified in Turkey and France boost insect farming resilience

Researchers identified mealworm strains more resistant to disease, offering hope for more resilient insect farming. The study exposed ten mealworm strains to a common bacterium, finding Turkish and French strains showed better survival rates, suggesting potential for selective breeding. This research addresses biosecurity challenges in the growing insect farming industry, which currently lacks standardized health protocols and faces significant losses due to disease outbreaks.